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Hendrik Brouwer ([ˈbrʌu̯ər]; 1581 – 7 August 1643) was a Dutch explorer and governor of the Dutch East Indies.
Hendrik Brouwer was a Dutch explorer, admiral, and colonial administrator both in Japan and the Dutch. Career. He is thought to first have sailed to the for the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in 1606. In 1610 he left again to the Indies, now as commander of three ships.
Learn about the Dutch WIC fleet that sailed to Chile in 1642-1643 to attack the Spanish and ally with the Mapuche. See the map of their journey and the locations of their actions at Chiloé and Valdivia.
The Expedition of Hendrik Brouwer: a Project for Colonial Settlement (1642-4) . For almost two decades the lure of Peru faded, and the Dutch temporarily suspended their dreams of incorporating the South Sea coast into their vision of a world wide trading empire.
This chapter from The Lure of Peru book explores the Dutch attempt to colonize the Brazilian coast in 1642-4 under the leadership of Hendrik Brouwer. It examines the motives, challenges, and outcomes of this venture, as well as its historical significance.
May 31, 2023 · Hendrik Brouwer was employed in the Royal Dutch Navy from 1937 to 1947. He served during the Second World War and received several awards. After his grandfather's death, Kevin Brouwer, who worked in the Royal Australian Navy for 13 years, wondered what these medals meant, and whether the set was complete.
Jan 22, 2022 · The Dutch East India Company's favoured route from Europe to southeast Asia was known as the Brouwer Route. It was discovered by Dutch explorer Hendrik Brouwer (c. 1581-1643) in 1611 and halved the sailing time from the Netherlands to the company's trading stations in southeast Asia.
